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2006-08-17 Europe

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Posted by Nimble Spemble 2006-08-17 11:59|| || Front Page|| [3 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 We have to deliver all of this while staying true to our shared European values of respect for fundamental rights and freedoms

A lovely sentiment, but how does it jibe with reports that the plot was blown due to info from a suspect that was tortured in Pak?

I think Sarkozy is making a laudable (for a French politician) attempt at broaching the dangers non-Muslim states face from Islamicists.

The bromides may be necessary, but in making the wakeup call more palatable, does it also undermine the effectiveness of the point he's trying to make?

Our own politicos have had the same problem with their "Religion of Peace" meme.

Posted by charger 2006-08-17 15:12|| 2006-08-17 15:12|| Front Page Top

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